Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.

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Materials Products Inspections Foundation 52

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4.

Concrete 244

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 244

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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Concrete Materials Foundation Design 230

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibres are generally distributed throughout a given cross section whereas reinforcing bars or wires are placed only where required 2.

Concrete 244

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 244

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 223

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirements if: a) every sample has a test strength not less than the characteristic value;or b) The strength of one or more samples though less than the characteristic value, is in each case not less than the greater of : 1) The characteristic strength minus 1.35

Concrete 229

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 229

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. These mixes of fixed cement-aggregate ratio which ensures adequate strength are termed nominal mixes.

Concrete 240

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 240

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Concrete 190

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials 190

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Concrete 223

Concrete Foundation Maine Materials 223

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS? Tweet Why do we test concrete compressive strength after 28 days? The table below shows the compressive strength gained by concrete after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days with respect to the grade of concrete we use.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete.

Concrete 194

Concrete Foundation Contract Materials 194

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing.

Concrete 133

Concrete Foundation Materials Comparison 133

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This type of shrinkage is caused by the loss of moisture from the cement paste constituent, which can shrink by as much as 1% per unit length.

Concrete 229

Concrete Foundation Contract Materials 229

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 171

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? If you’re managing a project and you want to ensure its success, you need to transform what may begin as a vague concept into a measurable and accountable process that meets your company’s requirements.

Project Management 122

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

Concrete 224

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 224

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame.

Concrete 233

Concrete Foundation Maine Materials 233

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do.

Concrete 240

Concrete Transportation Foundation Design 240

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.

Concrete 247

Concrete Portland Foundation Materials 247

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 212

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 189

The Constructor

AUGUST 18, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 139

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? Tweet Precast concrete is cast under factory controlled conditions and not erected on site until it is fully hardened. Just like in-situ concrete, precast concrete can be plain, reinforced or prestressed concrete.

Concrete 130

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 130

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

Materials 136

Materials Concrete Fabrication Foundation 136

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are: Mild exposure Moderate exposure Severe exposure Very severe exposure, and Extreme exposure.

Concrete 181

Concrete Foundation Environment Materials 181

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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Concrete 133

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 133

The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2011

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Concrete 161

Concrete Portland Foundation Materials 161

The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 127

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 141

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The concrete can be specified in two ways : a) by proportioning of the constituents /ingredients (nominal mix) b) by required strength (Design mix) Concrete is mixed by any two methods, based on requirement as per quality and quantity of concrete required.

Concrete 122

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 122

The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

The aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste and will therefore deform less (i.e. have a lower strain) under the same applied stress.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 137

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing.

Project Management 40

Project Management Materials Management Liability 40

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where they are erected.

Concrete 143

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 143

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Construction Junkie

JULY 16, 2020

A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors. Concrete Construction Planning In a construction project, concrete is often on the critical path. Curing temperature is also important when it comes to mass concrete placements such as foundations. Giatec Scientific Inc.

Concrete 72

Concrete Mobility Plans Project Management 72

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78